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Rep. Barry Moore Urges Majority Leader Schumer to Prioritize American Families in Border Policy
Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Barry Moore voiced his support for H.R.3602, the End the Border Catastrophe Act, which aims to address the ongoing border issues in the United States. The legislation includes measures such as resuming construction of the border wall, increasing the number of Customs and Border Patrol officers, and imposing restrictions on government funding to organizations that promote illegal activities.In a statement delivered on the House floor, Rep. Moore emphasized the urgency of the situation by directing a message to Majority Leader Schumer, stating,...
Rep. Barry Moore Rejects $61 Billion Ukraine Funding Bill
Washington, D.C.- Today, Rep. Barry Moore stood in opposition to H.R. 8035, the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, which aimed to provide an additional $61 billion to Ukraine, including $300 million for border security, but with no allocation for the southern border of the United States.Speaking on his dissent, Moore expressed, "Instead of using the leverage we have to fix the number one issue Americans are concerned about, this legislation sends $61 billion more dollars to Ukraine on top of the $117 billion already sent with little oversight." He...